The Bachelor of Business in International Business and Business Law (Double Major) offered by Murdoch University at Kaplan Higher Education Academy (KHEA), Singapore is a comprehensive undergraduate program that integrates the principles of global business operations with a solid foundation in legal frameworks. This dual-major degree equips students with an understanding of international trade, cross-border management, and corporate strategy while providing expertise in business law, including commercial regulations, contracts, and compliance. Graduates are prepared for dynamic careers that require strategic business acumen alongside legal and regulatory knowledge, making them highly competitive in multinational corporations, law firms, consultancy agencies, and international trade organizations.
Curriculum: The curriculum combines core business disciplines with specialized courses in international business and business law. Core units cover management theory, economics, statistics for business, financial accounting, and research methodology. The international business major emphasizes global strategy, international marketing, cross-cultural management, global supply chain management, and international trade regulations. The business law major covers commercial law, corporate governance, contract law, employment law, and dispute resolution. Students engage in case studies, simulations, group projects, and capstone projects to apply interdisciplinary knowledge in practical, real-world scenarios.
Research Focus: The program promotes applied research at the intersection of international business and legal frameworks. Students explore topics such as cross-border regulatory compliance, international trade disputes, corporate governance, business ethics, and global strategic management. Supervised research projects and dissertations develop analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, preparing students to address complex challenges faced by multinational organizations.
Industry Engagement: KHEA emphasizes strong industry connections to ensure graduates are job-ready. The program incorporates guest lectures from business leaders, legal practitioners, and industry experts, along with workshops, seminars, and live client projects. Students are encouraged to undertake internships or industry placements in multinational corporations, law firms, trade associations, or consultancy agencies, gaining hands-on experience in international business operations and corporate legal practices.
Global Perspective: Delivered in Singapore—a strategic business hub in Asia—the program offers an international outlook through Murdoch University’s globally recognized curriculum and cross-campus exchange opportunities. Students interact with multicultural cohorts, study regional and global case studies, and learn best practices in international business management and business law. This dual-major combination prepares graduates for careers in multinational corporations, global consultancy firms, trade organizations, and legal advisory services across diverse international markets.
